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gordon setter

Gor·don set·ter
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gawr-dn set-er]
    • /ˈgɔr dn ˈsɛt ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gawr-dn set-er]
    • /ˈgɔr dn ˈsɛt ər/

Definitions of gordon setter words

  • noun gordon setter one of a Scottish breed of medium-sized setters having a black-and-tan coat. 1
  • noun gordon setter a breed of large setter originating in Scotland, with a black-and-tan coat 0
  • noun gordon setter any of a breed of setter having a soft, black coat with tan markings 0
  • noun gordon setter A breed of very large black and tan setter with very long ears. 0
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Origin of gordon setter

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; after Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon (1743-1827), Scottish sportsman partly responsible for developing the breed

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Parts of speech for Gordon setter

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gordon setter popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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